We’re excited to welcome Greg Meyer to DirectTrust® as Senior Director of Development and Infrastructure. If Greg’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s been part of the DirectTrust journey since the very beginning. From helping author the original Applicability Statement and implementation guides to developing the Direct Java Reference Implementation still in use today, [...] The post Welcoming Greg Meyer – A Q&A with DirectTrust®’s New Senior Director of Development and Inf...| DirectTrust
By Kelly Gwynn, Chief Operating Officer, DirectTrust I had the privilege of attending the Civitas Networks for Health® Annual Conference last week, and I walked away with a mix of inspiration, practical insights, and big questions about where we’re headed as an industry. Civitas is one of those highly worthwhile gatherings where people from [...] The post Reflections from the Civitas 2025 Annual Conference: Bridging Data and Doing appeared first on DirectTrust.| DirectTrust
By Lisa Nelson, Fractional Chief Technical Officer, DirectTrust Defining Spam in the Context of Direct The term “spam” has different definitions in different settings. In some cases, it’s a canned-meat product, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. Spam in the context of information exchange typically refers to unsolicited and unwanted bulk messages, [...] The post Addressing Spam in Direct Secure Messaging appeared first on DirectTrust.| DirectTrust
Discover how DirectTrust builds transparency into accreditation with open, collaborative criteria development. Public comments on 2026 updates are open through November.| DirectTrust
Many people in the soil science industry have heard the name Brian Chambers but don’t necessarily know about his work and legacy. In this blog, we explore the life of Brian Chambers and the effect he has had on the soil science sector. Dr. Brian J. Chambers made a profound and lasting impact on the […] The post The Legacy of Brian Chambers appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
Press Release, 11 September 2025 The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is delighted to announce that we have been chosen as the host of the EUROSOIL conference in 2028, which is due to be held in Edinburgh. Following a presentation from BSSS President, Prof. Paul Hallett, and Executive Director Andy Morris, at the 2025 […] The post BSSS Wins Bid To Host Eurosoil 2028 in Edinburgh appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
The construction industry in North American is at a turning point. After growing 4.5% in 2024, the United States construction sector now expects a sharp slowdown with forecasted growth of only 1-2% in 2025. At the same time, Canada’s construction sector shrank by 1.8% in 2024 but shows signs of bouncing back. These different paths […] The post How to transform construction volatility into competitive advantage appeared first on Bridgit.| Bridgit
The construction industry has a $1.8 trillion problem hiding in plain sight. According to the 2025 State of Workforce Planning report, 93% of construction leaders say labor shortages are impacting their operations, yet most are still trying to solve this crisis with disconnected spreadsheets and siloed systems that make the problem worse. When Malia Ahmed, […] The post The hidden cost of data silos in construction workforce planning appeared first on Bridgit.| Bridgit
Today, Bridgit gets a lot smarter, with a round of updates built to supercharge workforce planning across your organization. Leading the charge is a more accurate way to calculate commute distance, plus richer historical-project insights—along with several under-the-hood enhancements to make your everyday tasks faster and easier. Commute Distance Starting today, Bridgit Maps pairs every […] The post The Bridgit you love, now even smarter appeared first on Bridgit.| Bridgit
We first created Bridgit Bench because we kept hearing the same thing from construction leaders: workforce planning was too manual, too reactive, and too disconnected from the bigger picture. Those conversations sparked the idea that turned Bridgit into what it is today! As we’ve grown, customers have continued to hold a crucial role in shaping […] The post The leaders who shape Bridgit: Our customer advisory board appeared first on Bridgit.| Bridgit
Borrow these 13 battle-tested Bridgit tips When Stephen Barnett joined Sitzler as senior business analyst, he inherited a familiar challenge for most construction firms—managing 250+ team members across a vast geographical area using nothing more than spreadsheets (and hope). Six months later, his systematic approach to implementing Bridgit delivered a complete transformation of how they […] The post 13 battle-tested Bridgit tips you can borrow appeared first on Bridgit.| Bridgit
Have you ever seen videos of Boston Dynamics’ “Spot” robots? These remarkable machines handle different terrains and environments to become robotic assistants. Boston Dynamics’ Spot has already walked over 9,000 miles in real construction operations—the equivalent of going from Boston to the South Pole. Spot is one representation—exciting to some, creepy to others—of the technological […] The post How AI and automation is changing construction workforce management appeared fir...| Bridgit
Workforce optimization isn’t a new problem in construction. Despite ongoing efforts to make the most of their teams, contractors face persistent labor shortages and other workforce constraints that stand in the way. In response to labor supply challenges, many contractors have turned their focus to increasing the performance of their existing teams. Too often, however, […] The post New workforce planning report details how construction leaders manage labor challenges appeared first on B...| Bridgit
Explore top 2025 construction tech trends and boost productivity with AI, mobile tools, and workforce planning strategies.| Bridgit
DirectTrust launches a Task Force to build a network of vetted Adoption Consultants to support and optimize Direct Secure Messaging in healthcare.| DirectTrust
A new complex planned to open in 2026 includes housing options for Alice L. Walton School of Medicine students.| Alice Walton
At the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, three leaders on a mission to make art more accessible across America discuss the transformative power of the arts.| Alice Walton
Philanthropist Alice Walton and Thrive Global Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington share insights on how daily actions can positively influence health.| Alice Walton
By Gary Moore, Director, Trust Compliance Office, DirectTrust The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released their updated Digital Identity Guidelines, SP 800-63-4, covering identity proofing (63A), authentication (63B), and federation (63C). While these guidelines are tailored specifically for federal agencies, most industries generally accept these as best practices as well. These [...] The post Reviewing NIST’s New Identity Guidance appeared first on DirectTrust.| DirectTrust
The recent rescinding of $1.1 billion in federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is not the death knell of public broadcasting.| blog.twbfundraising.com
Welcome to the summer newsletter from the BSSS! Once again summer has been a scorcher, with worsening drought and wildfires across the UK and the globe. It was amazing to witness the power of soil to support plants through the worst of it, but the limits were pushed. We know from the work of our […]| British Society of Soil Science
Exploring key takeaways, noteworthy sessions, and calls to action from the 2025 DirectTrust Annual Conference.| DirectTrust
by Lisa Nelson, Chief Technical Officer If you don’t know the difference between an organization-level and a personnel-level Direct address, chances are your organization hasn’t implemented Direct Secure Messaging (Direct) to its full potential. When it comes to reducing administrative burden and leveraging interoperability, organization-level addresses are the MUST HAVE capability for systems that [...] The post Maximize the Value of Direct with Organization-Level and Personnel-Level Dir...| DirectTrust
by Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, Chief Strategy OfficerThe Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently published a blog highlighting the widespread use of Direct Secure Messaging, often called Direct. The blog specifically shared information and a quick stat from the 2023 American Hospital Association [...] The post The Continued Growth of Direct Secure Messaging appeared first on DirectTrust.| DirectTrust
Lesley Berkeyheiser shares key takeaways from her recent webinar on cybersecurity for healthcare organizations.| DirectTrust
by Brian D. Handspicker Co-Chair, HL7 Human and Social Services WG (HSS); Chair, DirectTrust Information Exchange for Human Services CB (IX4HS); Technical Advisor, Center on Excellence for Alignment of Health and Social Care; Fellow, National Interoperability Collaborative This post builds upon a recent blog by Lisa Nelson, Fractional Chief Technical Officer, "FHIR Over Direct: [...] The post Socialcare on FHIR over Direct appeared first on DirectTrust.| DirectTrust
Learn more about and read DirectTrust's comments submitted to the CMS & ASTP Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem| DirectTrust
Directors of development are in high demand right now. You may recall that in January of this year, the article "LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S." listed directors of development at number 7. You may have also seen the widely shared statistic that the average tenure for a director of development, or senior development roles in general, is 18 months. This high turnover results in nonprofits frequently posting job descriptions and hoping for a pool of top-...| TWB Fundraising Blog
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Sometimes a capital campaign doesn't exactly go as planned. So what can you do if your campaign loses steam? First, make sure you’re really stalled. Are you in a lull or stuck? Understand your situation before creating a narrative that may make volunteers nervous and before taking any action to course correct.| TWB Fundraising Blog
Today’s donors are very discerning when it comes to their relationships with nonprofit organizations. Above all, they seek personal alignment with the mission, values, and goals of the organizations they support. They want evidence that their support results in outcomes and lasting impact. While they expect to see facts and metrics that substantiate impact, they especially appreciate well-crafted stories that illustrate how real people and communities are benefiting.| TWB Fundraising Blog
What is a donor-advised fund? With donor-advised funds (or DAFs), donors can make a contribution to a fund and receive an immediate charitable tax deduction. The fund can grow tax-free, while the donors can distribute gifts (or grants) to nonprofits from the fund over time. Donor-advised funds are managed through a sponsoring organization, which commonly are commercial investment management companies or community foundations.| TWB Fundraising Blog
As we saw from employment data published earlier this month, job openings continue to surge, fueling a strong demand for workers.| TWB Fundraising Blog
Discover how DirectTrust revamped its Directory to improve data exchange with better tech, policies, and education—driving real progress in interoperability.| DirectTrust
Worried about a possible 2025 recession? Outsourcing can play a key role in future-proofing business operations by increasing flexibility and resilience.| Philippine Outsourcing & BPO Call Center Services | SuperStaff
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Omni Pixel Case Study: Auto Industry Marketer Drives Results with Anonymous Visitor Identification| BDEX
Beyond the Individual: Why Household-Level Identity Matters in the Identity Graph| BDEX
Navigating 2024 US Political Advertising Trends: The Rise of CTV and the Importance of Identity Resolution Partners| BDEX
Stop Worrying About The Quantity Of Impressions – It’s Quality That Counts| BDEX
Each year, the National Football League (NFL) dazzles audiences in the U.S and around the world with some of the most entertaining and engaging sports events of the year. Football is the most popular sport in the United States according to Gallup, and has been the favorite sport among Americans since 1972. The NFL is […] The post NFL Audience Segments Available in BDEX’s Taxonomy appeared first on BDEX.| BDEX
Programmatic advertisers function in an internet environment today that is both massive in scale and highly volatile in terms of regulation and tech disruption. When advertisers deploy campaigns today, they face a host of challenges in targeting audiences that could provide return on ad spend (ROAS). Platforms that advertisers could rely on in the past […] The post Why First-Party Data is the Antidote to the Internet of Bots appeared first on BDEX.| BDEX
The release of iOS 16 for iPhone users has sparked a concerning trend in the world of ad fraud. Several iOS updates over the past two years have significantly limited the tracking of mobile IDs and associated data, requiring user consent for tracking. As a result, data companies have been at risk of losing revenue, […] The post How Recent iOS Updates Are Driving Ad Fraud appeared first on BDEX.| BDEX
Back to school season is quickly approaching meaning that programmatic advertisers are already in the process of planning campaigns to engage with these audiences. Whether it be for K thru 12 or college students, Americans spend big money on their children and dependents during the back-to-school season, or start of the academic year in August […] The post Back-To-School Oriented Audiences Available in the BDEX Taxonomy appeared first on BDEX.| BDEX
Suffolk University has teamed up with Campus Press to enhance our WordPress environment.| Sites @ Suffolk University
The IDC blog, run by faculty and students from the Interior Design Council at the New England School of Art & Design is a great repository of important news and events, and includes community news, competitions, faculty and student news. In addition, the site features an updated calendar and an ever-refreshed listing of internships and job postings. Not only can students explore job postings and subscribe to the latest information, but employers can submit job postings and positions to be l...| Sites @ Suffolk University
Ever wonder what life as a Suffolk undergrad is really like? Now it’s easy to see the world through their eyes in the new Suffolk University Undergraduate Student Blogs site.| Sites @ Suffolk University
The Civic Discourse Series is sponsored by Suffolk University and the Boston Athenæum, and is an annual series of programs devoted to a topic of national significance. The topic this spring is Media and Democracy, which provides great resonance following the recent national election.| Sites @ Suffolk University
This blog recounts the experiences of a group of Suffolk University students who sacrificed their school breaks to travel to other parts of the country and give their time and energy to families in need. While the group is just beginning to gather its content and post to the blog, be sure to pay a visit and view the recently posted photocast with student interviews, recounting the experience in El Paso, Texas, building houses with Habitat for Humanity. Reading the journal articles, seeing the...| Sites @ Suffolk University
The students covered various Boston and Suffolk “beats” throughout the semester and have contributed their skills and talent to bring this project to life. What a sensational beginning! If you haven’t taken a look, head on over and check out the features, stories, categories, interactive map and images, and definitely visit the archives page where you can find a brief bio of each student in the course!| Sites @ Suffolk University